Regular Council Meeting

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2019 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 27400 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Garrett and Roll Call was taken. Present: Mayor MyKale Garrett and Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor Council members Ian Ferguson, Saleem Siddiqi and Donna Stallings Also Present: City Administrator, Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Attorney, Scott Baker, Police Chief Scott McKee, Treasurer, Pamela Bratschi and City Clerk, Yvette Talley MAYOR INVITED ALL PRESENT TO JOIN IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CO-19-56 APPROVAL OF AGENDA_ Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Agenda. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-57 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes – Study Session February 25, 2019 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting on February 25, 2019. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-58 Approval of Minutes – Council meeting – February 25, 2019 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting on February 25, 2019. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. 1  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2019 CO-19-59 Approval of Minutes – Study Session – March 4, 2019 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the minutes of the Study Session meeting on March 4, 2019. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-60 Approval of Minutes – City Council Special Meeting – March 4, 2019 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting on March 4, 2018. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-61 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORTS Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Disbursement Report of February 1, 2019 through February 15, 2019 totaling $51,375.77. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-62 APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT REPORTS Pamela Bratschi, Treasurer gave an overview and answered specific questions from City Council. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Disbursement Report of February 16, 2019 through February 28, 2019 totaling $382,127.66. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. 2  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2019 CO-19-63 CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO ACCEPT DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, seconded by Council member Stallings to approve the Departmental Reports. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. CO-19-64 PUBLIC COMMENTS Jo Robinson – 18561 San Jose – would like to serve on the Streets, Drains and Sidewalk study group committee. Debbie Hoatlin-Dunn-27440 Lathrup Blvd – announced Hortulus Garden Center event will be Saturday, April 27, 2019 starting at 10:00 a.m. and it will be Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration. CO-19-65 PUBLIC HEARINGS None CO-19-66 ACTION REQUESTS A. Introduction of New Police Officers: Michael Tackett and Zahraa Elhourani Chief Scott McKee introduced the new Police Officers: Introduction of: Michael Tackett and Zahraa Elhourani B. Consideration of 2nd Reading and Adoption of An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, Businesses, Adding Article Vi, Marijuana Establishments Dr. Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview and answered specific questions. Scott Baker, City Attorney gave an overview and answered specific questions. Motion by Mayor Council member Stallings, seconded by Council member Ferguson to approve the 2nd reading and adoption of the Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18, Businesses, Adding Article VI, Marijuana Establishments, Sec. 18.281 “Marijuana Establishments Prohibited,” to Prohibit Marijuana Establishments within the boundaries of the City pursuant to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act and provide penalties for violation of this ordinance. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings 3  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2019 No: None Motion carried. C. Consideration to Approve A Resolution in Support of the Reinstatement of State Historic Tax Credits Senate Bill 54/House Bill 4100 Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve the resolution in support of the Reinstatement of State Historic Tax credits Senate Bill 54/House Bill 4100 and authorize the City clerk to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Michigan Historic Preservation Network. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. Motion carried. CO-19-67 CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS  State of the City Address - Southfield Chamber – State of the City Address is Monday, March 18, 2019 at 11:30am in the Regency Manor, 25228 W. 12 Mile, Southfield MI. Mayors Garrett and Siver will be presenting.  City Council Meeting –. The next regular council meeting is Monday, March 18th.  Staff Positions –Welcomed the new Police Officers. The Parks and Recreation Coordinator has extended a conditional offer to Christopher Clough. The expected start date is March 25, 2019.  Clerk Yvette Talley – will be attending the Michigan Assn. of Municipal Clerk Training Tues- Thursday, March 19-21st and will be out of the office the remainder of this week. Application packets are available for those interested in running for City Council.  Manager, Community & Economic Development – Susie Stec – will be attending the National Main Street Conference and will be out of the office the week of March 25th.  Hortulus Garden Center – Susie Stec and I met with Ed Blondin to discuss their plans to open around mid-April and expansion of services and programs they plan to provide. Looking to collaborate with the city on an Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 27th, including a bike parade and tree planting. 4  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2019  E-Newsletter – started publication of an electronic newsletter. Currently, almost 300 people are signed up to receive the publications.  Goal Setting – will be looking to schedule a meeting to have session to discuss short and long term goals.  Yard Waste Pick-up – Begins week of April 1st BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS  Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce - Susie Stec has been asked to join the board.  Planning Commission – Meetings are now being recorded and broadcast. Held a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 14th to discuss the Village Center Plan and consideration of drive thru’s. A joint meeting is being planned with the Planning Commission, DDA and City Council members. Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 26th. Due to scheduling conflicts, Planning Commission will be looking at possibly changing their meeting dates.  SOCWA/SOCRRA – the monthly meeting was hosted in Lathrup Village City Hall. EVENTS / ACTIVITIES  MML – Capital Conference is Tuesday – Wednesday, March 19th & 20th. I will be attending both days and serving on a panel to discuss City Manager – Council Communications.  Congress Woman Brenda Lawrence – has scheduled mobile office hours in Lathrup Village City Hall on the 4th Thursday, March, 28 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.  Household Hazardous Waste Day – Saturday, April 27 from 8am-2pm. Kelda volunteered to help coordinate the program with SOCRRA.  Business Round Table – April 3, 2019, 4pm-6pm – The Meeting Place -Susie Stec, Manager – Community & Economic Development will be hosting the 1st event to greet local business owners and provide informational updates.  Breakfast with the Bunny & Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 13th from 9:30am-11:30am. Tickets $7 per person. Free for children under age of 1.  Senior Night Out – for mature residents is being planned for Friday, April 26, 2018 from 4:00pm – 10:00pm in the Community Room. 5  CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 2019 CO-68 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None CO-69 REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor gave an overview of Planning Commission meeting. Council member Donna Stallings gave an update on SEMCOG. Council member Ferguson said music in the park will begin June 26 – Lord Yancey performing. Mayor Garrett said the City Council cannot respond on the Villager. City Council can be reached by the City’s website www. Lathrupvilalge.org. CO-70 UNFINISHED/ NEW BUSINESS None CO-71 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council member Ferguson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to adjourn this meeting. Yes: Ferguson, Garrett, Kantor, Siddiqi, Stallings No: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Transcribed by Yvette Talley _____________________________________ __________________________________________ Mykale Garrett, Mayor Transcribed by Yvette Talley City Clerk 6